SAI KUMAR DANDAMPALLI

Experience

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  CSIR-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Summer Intern

  • Developed and implemented a cost-effective system to remove hazardous chemicals from wastewater, ensuring compliance with pollution control regulations.• Utilized hydrogen peroxide to reduce COD, BOD, and TOC in wastewater treatment processes.• Achieved a significant reduction in COD levels, improving water quality and meeting environmental safety standards.

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  Research Centre Imarat (RCI)•DRDO

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Internship Trainee

  • Utilized silica-based materials for radome fabrication, ensuring optimal performance in missile applications.• Implemented gel casting techniques to achieve target material density and strength.• Conducted tests to evaluate ceramic radome's mechanical properties for high-speed missile applications.

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  CSIR-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

  Project Assistant

  Designed and optimized wastewater treatment processes using advanced oxidation techniques (AOP, ozonation, cavitation).Conducted COD, BOD, TDS testing and ensured compliance with CPCB regulations.Developed customized Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) and prepared Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for industrial applications.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency, achieving a 95% reduction in COD levels.Ensured adherence to safety protocols and environmental standards in all project phases.Developed SOPs for multiple projects to maintain consistency and accuracy in project execution. Show less

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  Western Michigan University

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2024

  Student Supervisor

  Student supervisors oversees dining service operations, ensuring smooth coordination among the team members, managing student staff, and maintaining quality service standards

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  College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Independent Researcher

  • Developed innovative synthesis method for chemical compounds in polyurethane applications.• Conducted controlled synthesis processes and product analysis using FTIR spectroscopy and NCO titration.• Safely managed and handled chemical reagents, adhering to strict safety protocols.• Optimized laboratory procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in chemical synthesis and testing results.